Daily News & Analysis | Tilda Swinton to play the Ancient One in Marvel's 'Doctor Strange'? Daily News & Analysis The character has been a male in the comics and it is said Marvel Studios initially was searching for a male actor but rethought its decision. Tilda Swinton Getty Images. The Chronicles of Narnia actress Tilda Swinton is in talks to star in Marvels Doctor Strange ... Tilda Swinton may play Doctor Strange's Ancient One, changing character's race ... 'Doctor Strange' News, Cast Update and Rumors: Oscar Winner Tilda Swinton ... |